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The Hartke-Burke Bill would in the long term stifle trade which is the lifeblood of the nation's ports. This would result from retaliatory actions by foreign nations to the provisions of the subject bill which include: calling for quotas on imports not already subject to limitations, restricting multi-national corporations, ending duty-free treatment on the value of U.S.-made portions of goods assembled abroad, and labeling of all goods containing foreign made components and other provisions.

Ports of America are the national gateways of international trade. Through them flow the imports and exports of global commerce, bringing a better life to millions in the United States and around the world.

People everywhere are dependent upon each other for the products they use every day, because no single country produces all the consumer goods and foods needed by its population. The world-wide interchange of goods is handled through the seaports, yet few realize that ports, in fulfilling this role, provide not only facilities for waterborne transport, but jobs for people and increased prosperity for all. The activities directly related to ports provide jobs for as many as 2.5 million people within harbor areas throughout the nation. Thus, millions of men and women across America have a personal stake in their ports, in a continuing flow of international commerce through these gateways to trade and prosperity.

The Port of New Orleans is the largest business is the State of Louisiana and has an annual impact on the economy of the State of $1.8 billion and accounts for $1,050 income per year per household. I am sure that you will agree that any thing that will adversely impact the future viability of the Port of New Orleans will affect the overall economy and well-being of the State of Louisiana. We, therefore, strongly recommend that you vote against the enactment of the Hartke-Burke Bill in the Congress.

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Staff Director, Committee on Finance, Dirksen Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.

DEAR MR. STERN: The following is a written position of the views of the brick manufacturers of Texas and I respectfully request that this letter and enclosure be submitted and included in the printed record of the hearings.

1. Mexican brick makers are dumping substandard brick in the U.S. through Texas at substandard prices.

2. Mexican brick meet no specification standards as outlined by building codes, American Standard of Testing Materials Specifications (ASTM), FHA or VA specifications.

3. Bills of lading are falsified at Texas ports of entry as to value of brick and numbers of brick.

4. The U.S. Treasury Department collects little or no duty as set forth in the U.S. Customs manual.

5. Government personnel differ in interpretation of the U.S. law governing brick imported from Mexico.

6. The Mexican brick industry is destroying the U.S. domestic brick industry. 7. The Mexican government does not permit U.S. brick in Mexico, yet there are NO restrictions on quantity or quality of Mexican brick shipped to this country.

8. The tariff on Canadian brick v.s. U.S. brick is unfair and should be equalized.

Enclosed is a colored brochure to explain this National problem. We believ all of the above items should be corrected.

Sincerely,

DON HALSELL, President.

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Twenty-two Reasons For Building
With Quality Brick

• Brick is of the earth, conceived in fire.

• Quality clay brick never grow old.

• Brick is the oldest man-made building material.

• Nothing offers more charm than a log fire in a brick fireplace.

You can grow a vine on a brick wall.

• Brick offers Romance, charm and glamour in great abundance.

• There is versatility and great variety in brick pat-
tern bonds and mortar joint types.

• Brick homes offer Identity and distinction without
gaudy conspicuousness.

Termites don't eat brick and neither do rats.

• The resale value of a brick house is considerably
higher than frame.

• If you pay for maintenance and upkeep, it costs
800% more to maintain a painted wall than a brick
wall.

• The annual fire insurance premiums on all brick
houses is considerably less than on wood frame
houses.

• A brick fence can offer complete seclusion, and
perforated brick walls may offer privacy and ventila-
tion without exclusion.

• Brick homes are a lot easier to finance.

• Brick doesn't have to be painted.

• The Convenience offered by brick is rarely
matched by any other building material.

• Brick just looks stronger.

• It is fire safe, and provides greater resistance to
fall-out protection.

• Brick is solid, durable, lasting and it doesn't fade.
• Brick houses are quieter because brick walls ab-
sorb more sound than frame walls.

• Brick is available in 10,000 colors and textures.
• Touch this brick - feel its rich texture.

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